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CWT Stock Forecast: California Water Service Group Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 9 Sept 2026
$49
−0.88% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering California Water Service Group hold a median 12-month price target of $56 — +13.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 39 of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$3.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
39 / 100
Median analyst target
$56
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$308.6M+16.5% y/y
Operating income$88.2M
Net income$56.5M
Free cash flow−$83.4M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.6%
1M
−1.5%
YTD
+16.6%
1Y
+9.8%
From 52W high
−5.1%
From 52W low
+19.4%
$41
$52
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CWT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores California Water Service Group on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Sept 2026
39 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
69
Quality
65
Volatility
53
Value
51
Revisions
47
Growth
46
Accruals
39
Size
31
Issuance
30

Momentum (69): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Issuance (30): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CWT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CWT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$45$50$55Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CWTHigh $57Median $56Low $53

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says3 analysts
3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $53Median $56High $57

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
1 Aug 2025Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$59 → $55
1 Aug 2025Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
2 May 2025Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
11 Apr 2025Seaport GlobalUpgradeBuy—
7 Jan 2025Wells FargoUpgradeOverweight—
31 July 2024Wells FargoUpgradeEqual-Weight—
26 Apr 2024BairdMaintainsOutperform—
4 Apr 2024UBSUpgradeNeutral—
1 Mar 2024BairdMaintainsOutperform—
28 July 2023Janney Montgomery ScottUpgradeBuy—
28 June 2023Wells FargoUpgradeEqual-Weight—
14 June 2023UBSDowngradeSell—
30 Nov 2022UBSInitiatesNeutral—
31 Oct 2022Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight—
25 Jan 2022Seaport GlobalUpgradeNeutral—
1 Dec 2021Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight—
16 Apr 2021Seaport GlobalDowngradeSell—
4 Mar 2021Wells FargoDowngradeUnderweight—
20 May 2020Seaport GlobalInitiatesNeutral—
1 May 2020Janney CapitalUpgradeBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CWT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

CWT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 9 Sept 2026, California Water Service Group returned +9.8% against +18.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CWT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
9095100105110115120125Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CWTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CWT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+6.4%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

California Water Service Group (CWT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
22.4×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.9×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

Price / book
1.7×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.1×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
16.5%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
33.9%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Gross margin
67.3%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Operating margin
28.2%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Net margin
12.6%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
7.7%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.4%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.7%

Higher than 59% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

California Water Service Group (CWT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • California Water Service Group has a market value of $3.1B and an enterprise value of $4.7B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.1B. The latest quarter grew 16.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $133.1M, a 12.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.22.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$235.7M, after $563.9M of capital spending.

  • California Water Service Group spent $1.2M on share buybacks and $75.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 61.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 22.4×; forward P/E: 18.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.68%, paying out 57% of earnings.

  • California Water Service Group employs 1,336 people — $789K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 10 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CWT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelUtilities - Regulated Water
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CWTCalifornia Water Service Group$3.1B
39
HTOH2O America$2.6B
23
AWRAmerican States Water Co.$3.5B
83
MSEXMiddlesex Water Co.$1.1B
31
WTRGEssential Utilities, Inc.$11.9B
27
YORWThe York Water Co.$545.7M
59
CWCOConsolidated Water Co. Ltd.$456.4M
73

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own California Water Service Group — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CWT news & analysis

California Water Service Kicks Off Back-to-School Season With 13th Year of Tap Into Learning Program

GlobeNewsWire · 8 Sept 2026positive

California Water Service (Cal Water) is launching its 13th annual Tap Into Learning conservation education program for the back-to-school season. The program aims to help students explore the importance of water through hands-on learning, creativity, and environmental stewardship.

Why it matters — This shows Cal Water continuing its community and education outreach efforts around water conservation, reinforcing its public engagement and environmental stewardship initiatives.

Newsweek Names California Water Service Group One of “America's Greatest Companies”

GlobeNewsWire · 1 Sept 2026positive

Newsweek named California Water Service Group to its 2026 list of "America's Greatest Companies," recognizing the company for its leadership and performance across multiple fields.

Why it matters — This national recognition highlights the company's corporate standing and reputation, which CWT watchers may view as a favorable indicator of its broader performance.

Hawaii Water Service Proposes Rate Adjustment for Kona Service Area for Investments Made to Help Keep Service Safe, Reliable

GlobeNewsWire · 31 Aug 2026neutral

Hawaii Water Service, a subsidiary of California Water Service Group, has proposed a rate adjustment for its Kona service area that would generate approximately $2.73 million in annual revenue to support safe, reliable water and wastewater service for North Kona customers. The proposal reflects investments made to maintain service quality.

Why it matters — The proposed rate increase could provide incremental revenue to the parent company's Hawaii operations, though the outcome depends on regulatory approval.

Best Dividend Kings: August 2026

Seeking Alpha · 24 Aug 2026neutral

A Seeking Alpha article reports that Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date, with a 14.98% total return versus SPY's 12.89%. It notes 30 Dividend Kings are beating SPY, 25 appear potentially undervalued with at least 10% annualized return potential, and average dividend growth among these companies accelerated to 4.12%.

Why it matters — CWT watchers would care because the article highlights the broader performance and dividend-growth characteristics of the Dividend Kings group, providing context for evaluating companies that maintain long dividend-increase streaks.

California Water Service Group Awards $80,000 in Scholarships, Nears $1 Million Milestone Investing in its Communities' Future Leaders

GlobeNewsWire · 19 Aug 2026positive

California Water Service Group announced recipients of its scholarship program across California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington, awarding $80,000 in scholarships and nearing a $1 million cumulative milestone in community investment.

Why it matters — This highlights CWT's ongoing community engagement and workforce development efforts across its multi-state service areas.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CWT stock

What is the CWT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering California Water Service Group have a median 12-month price target of $56, with estimates ranging from $53 to $57. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CWT stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering California Water Service Group, 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks California Water Service Group 39 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CWT?

As at 8 Sept 2026, California Water Service Group ranks 39 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (69 of 100).

Will CWT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +13.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks California Water Service Group 39 out of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CWT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering California Water Service Group publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CWT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $53 to $57 over the next 12 months.

How has CWT stock performed over the past year?

California Water Service Group returned +9.8% over the 12 months to 9 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does California Water Service Group do?

California Water Service Group is a regulated water utility holding company that provides essential water and wastewater services across parts of California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas. California Water Service Group operates through subsidiaries that handle the production, purchase, storage, treatment, testing, distribution, and sale of water for residential, industrial, public, irrigation, and fire protection uses.

What is the latest news on CWT?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 8 Sept 2026): "California Water Service Kicks Off Back-to-School Season With 13th Year of Tap Into Learning Program". California Water Service (Cal Water) is launching its 13th annual Tap Into Learning conservation education program for the back-to-school season. The program aims to help students explore the importance of water through hands-on learning, creativity, and environmental stewardship.

Company

About California Water Service Group.

California Water Service Group is a regulated water utility holding company that provides essential water and wastewater services across parts of California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas. California Water Service Group operates through subsidiaries that handle the production, purchase, storage, treatment, testing, distribution, and sale of water for residential, industrial, public, irrigation, and fire protection uses. The company also offers wastewater collection and treatment, along with related water system operations and billing services in certain markets. Its business is centered on delivering reliable utility infrastructure and day-to-day water services to communities, municipalities, and other customers. California Water Service Group plays a significant role in the U.S. utility sector as a provider of regulated and non-regulated water-related services.

CEO Mr. Martin A. Kropelnicki · 1,336 employees · United States · https://www.calwatergroup.com